Education
Mercer was educated at Eastbourne College, a co-educational independent school in Eastbourne in East Sussex, followed by Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Berkshire.
Mercer was educated at Eastbourne College, a co-educational independent school in Eastbourne in East Sussex, followed by Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Berkshire.
Mercer is a former British Army Officer, and passed out with his commission from Sandhurst in 2002. After completing his studies at school, he opted to spend time working as an intern in the City of London instead of attending university. Mercer rose to the rank of Captain in the 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, where he served in military campaigns in Afghanistan.
According to Mercer he had never even voted before standing as an Member of Parliament. After contacting ex-military Conservative Member of Parliament Bob Stewart he was eventually selected as the candidate for Plymouth Moor View.
His campaign was subsequently the subject of a police investigation following allegations it breached rules on campaign literature. Mercer gave his maiden speech in the House of Commons on 1 June 2015, describing his "main missions" in Parliament to be improving provisions for mental health and war veterans.
He has stated he entered politics with a view to improving veterans" care and felt he was a Conservative because he regarded a "massive welfare state that saps the ambition and drive of a younger generation" as a problem.
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He is the Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for the Plymouth Moor View after winning the seat in the 2015 general election.